Tiki Modern by Sven A Kirsten Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Tiki Modern
Book Review: Tiki world available for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi tiki-lovers!
I've just purchased this book and I think it's a real bible about the style. The edition, as usually Taschen does, is stunning, and the typography, page composition and presentation is simply tiki-retro (even connected with the Atomic Age aesthetic).
As some of the reviewers has mentioned, ther's a lot of Witco stuff. This aspect, although can be questioned, is essential for the european people, because we haven't had this way of decoring in our continent. It's like if you write a book about Formula 1: if you dedicate a main part to Ferrari you're talking about one of the must-to-know!
Five stars from Barcelona!!
Jose Maria
Book Review: Witco and more...
Summary: 5 Stars
Considering this book began as a study of all things Witco, it's not surprising that a nice chunk of this massive tome of urban tiki archeology is dedicated to the exploration of William Westenhaver's company.Book Review: Wonderful, intoxicating sensory overload
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read many, many art books. Seldom have I had one that gave me such a delirious buzz as Tiki Modern. It's like walking into some cool but forgotten museum until your mind feels like it's going to explode from too much input. I just got it, today, and I can only look at it for short bits. It's so powerful.
Although I'm not a baby boomer and I do have more than my share of irony, I genuinely love this stuff. The tiki art craze was exciting and gutsy. It was totally unafraid to take a concept and run naked through the streets with it. The fact that it still offends the delicate artistic palates and political sensibilities of others only proves its validity. Besides that, tiki was damn fun.
I never thought anyone could pull off a book that was better than the original "Book of Tiki", but Sven has done it. It's a tiki feast for the eyes and the soul.